October 2022 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know
Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in October 2022. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Recalls by Brand
Volkswagen4 recalls
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Hyundai3 recalls
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford3 recalls
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Ram3 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BMW3 recalls
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Audi2 recalls
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Dodge1 recall
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Porsche1 recall
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Tesla1 recall
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Mercedes-Benz1 recall
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
Volvo1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
GMC1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Nissan1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Jeep1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Kia1 recall
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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